Health Effects of Car Pollution

The video discusses the impact of car pollution on air quality and health, highlighting the dangers of carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. It explains how these pollutants contribute to global warming and suggests ways to reduce car pollution, such as using public transport, carpooling, and opting for electric vehicles.

What is a common symptom experienced after prolonged exposure to car exhaust?

• Enhanced concentration

• Improved vision

• Dizziness

• Increased appetite

Which of the following is NOT a major pollutant released by car exhausts?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

• Particulate matter

How does carbon monoxide affect the human body?

• It enhances oxygen delivery to tissues

• It blocks red blood cells from carrying oxygen

• It improves lung capacity

• It strengthens the immune system

What health issues can result from living near highways due to car pollution?

• Increased risk of heart diseases

• Improved cardiovascular health

• Reduced risk of asthma

• Enhanced lung function

What is the effect of ozone formed at the Earth's surface?

• It protects against UV rays

• It reduces greenhouse gases

• It causes lung damage

• It improves air quality

What was the increase in the average temperature of land and ocean combined by 2020?

• 0.76 degrees Fahrenheit

• 1.76 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2.76 degrees Fahrenheit

• 3.76 degrees Fahrenheit

What is a potential consequence of rising sea levels due to global warming?

• Decrease in ocean salinity

• Increased land area

• Expansion of polar ice caps

• Submergence of coastal cities

Which of the following is a suggested method to reduce car pollution?

• Avoiding car maintenance

• Using public transportation

• Driving more frequently

• Increasing fuel consumption

What is an advantage of using electric vehicles?

• Increased fuel prices

• Easier maintenance

• Higher maintenance costs

• Lower affordability

Which fuel alternative is suggested to reduce pollution?

• High sulfur gasoline

• Low sulfur gasoline

• Unrefined oil

• Diesel